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Northminster Presbyterian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C. 20012

(202) 829-5311 Email: northminsterpcu@verizon.net

Web Page: http://www.northminsterdc.org

August 20, 2017 11:00 A.M

Welcome to Northminster! We invite you to sing, pray, and dance in whatever way the Spirit might

move you this morning. You'll notice there are things printed in BOLD throughout the bulletin. Those

are your parts. We invite you to lift your voices with us in prayer and praise. If you are able, please stand

wherever you see an asterisk (*).

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones

THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Reverend John Molina-Moore

WELCOME TO VISITORS

THE WELCOME SONG Congregation

*CALL TO WORSHIP Deacon Rochelle Mickens

Our help is in the name of the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

We belong to God.

When we feel overwhelmed,

God is on our side.

When we are afraid,

God will keep us safe.

Our help is in the name of the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.

Blessed be the Lord!

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*OPENING HYMN “Lift Every Voice and Sing” No. 563 Congregation

PRAYER OF CONFESSION led by Deacon Rochelle Mickens

Compassionate God, greet us with your grace this day, for we need you. We

cannot save ourselves. Though we may be frantic with activity, our efforts do not

yield peace, peace as you can give. Today we would be quiet enough to hear your

voice. Today we would be still enough to feel your touch. Help us to find that

place where we can receive as well as give, wait as well as act, and listen as well

as speak. Our whole world needs your peace. Let us come before you and learn

your ways, laying down our weapons and feeding the hungry. Come to us now,

through Jesus the Christ. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Reverend John Molina-Moore

*THE RESPONSE Gloria Patri No. 579 Congregation

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the

beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

PRAYER REQUEST – If you have a concern or request that you would like included in

the Pastoral Prayer, please jot it down on the index card found in the pew rack and hand

it to a deacon when they walk the aisle as the children come forward for the Children’s

Moment.

THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT Reverend John Molina-Moore

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Reverend John Molina-Moore

PRAYER RESPONSE “Blessed Assurance, ” No.341 Congregation

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Deacon Rochelle Mickens

Psalm 124 (pew bible page 547) The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM His Eye is on the Sparrow God’s Men

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SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Reverend John Molina-Moore

Exodus 1:8-2:10 (pew bible page 47)

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

SERMON WHO AM I

Reverend John Molina-Moore

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in

Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord. who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and

was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he

ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will

come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy

catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection

of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will

be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us

our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us

from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “We’ve Come This Far By Faith” God’s Men

*DOXOLOGY No. 592 Congregation

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen

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*PRAYER OF DEDICATION led by Deacon Rochelle Mickens

All-knowing God, you look not only upon our deeds but also upon our hearts. It

is in a spirit of reconciliation with one another that we bring our offering this

day, remembering this to be your command. By the power of your Holy Spirit,

use these gifts to serve those in need. Amen.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

*CLOSING HYMN “Here I am, Lord” No. 525 Congregation

BENEDICTION Reverend John Molina-Moore

*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Three Fold Amen” No.587 Congregation

PASSING THE PEACE

POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones

The mission of Northminster Presbyterian Church, PC (U.S.A.) is to give, through God’s grace and

power, glory to God and to be a community of inspired Christians nurtured and equipped to become

effective witnesses of Jesus Christ by reaching out to others with hands that serve, hearts that

welcome, and voices that carry the Good News of God’s redeeming love to all.

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Please keep these members of our community in your prayers:

Rev. Fay Acker • Debra Bennett • Leroy Brown • Willie Brown

Jill Kauffman • Jackye Lee • Barbara Mecaley • Martha Parker

Wardley Patterson • Aggie Trantham • Elyse Scott

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Thank you:

The Acker family would like to thank the Northminster family for all your prayers, cards,

and words of support for Reverend Acker. Her surgery on August 1st, at Washington

Hospital Center, went very well and she is now at home recuperating. We very much

appreciate the love and support that she has received. Thanks again.

The Acker family

Save the Date - The Church Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 17th at Argyle

Park from 2 PM – 6 PM. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex (on the table at the entrance to

the church) or on the back table of the social hall, depending on the location of service,

for those who would like to donate food or money, and volunteer to help with preparation

and clean up.

Picnic Address: 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Northminster’s Fall Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. Donations are now

being accepted. Please bring your items to the church. If you have any questions or need a

pick up, contact Audrey Humphries (202-723-7867) or LaVerne Brown (202-829-1428).

Please, no TV’s or computer equipment. Thank you.

Save the Date!! Sunday, October 29th, 2017, Northminster’s Men’s Day Program

Speaker: Dr. Barry C. Black, U.S. Senate Chaplain. For further information please

contact Ron Flowers at 202 829 1615 or ayersron@verizon.net.

The Board of Elders meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

The Board of Deacons meets on the second Sunday of each month, at 9:45 a.m., in

Room 206.

The Community Biblical Dialogue will resume the second Saturday in September. We

will revisit spiritual disciplines.

The children’s Church Teachers meet every first Sunday in the Church Library

immediately following Sunday service.

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Bible study class for adults meets Sunday mornings, 9:30–10:55 am, in the church

library (Room 203).

Sunday school for students ages 3-15, will resume in September.

Northminster Sewing Circle will resume in September.

Boy Scouts meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin at (202) 829-6577 for

more information.

Cub Scouts meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean at (202) 841-4094 for more

information.

GOD’S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room. New

members are welcome.

For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt at 202-882-4446.

Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays

and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at (202) 607-8118 for more information.

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NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — MINISTRY DIVISIONS

The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church is organized into four ministry divisions:

The Administrative Division oversees the Budget, Finance and Fund Raising activities of the Church.

In addition, this Division is responsible for nominating new officers (Elders and Deacons) and

coordinating Trustee and Deacon Activities. The Administrative Division meets on the first Sunday of

the month after church.

The Communication Division coordinates Northminster’s Worship & Music, Christian Education,

Mission, and Social Witness activities. The Communication Division meets on the second Sunday of the

month after church.

The Stewardship Division directs the Stewardship activities of the Church and is responsible for

Personnel matters. The Division meets after church on the third Sunday of each month.

The New and Current Membership Division oversees Northminster’s Fellowship and Evangelism

activities and coordinates the continuing nurture of our members. The Membership Division meets on

the fourth Sunday of each month after church.

All ministry Division meetings are open (unless otherwise stated) and we want to hear from you. We

invite you to participate in the life of Northminster Presbyterian Church!

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS

Board of Elders (Session)

Reverend John Molina Moore – Stated Supply (molinamoore@gmail.com)

Class of 2017: Michael Kauffman, Kosi Kumi, Nathaniel Sims

Class of 2018: Lorethea Davis, Jackie Holt

Class of 2019: Dan Acker, Sandra Riviears, Mimi Stevenson

Board of Deacons

Class of 2017: Renee Butler, Theresa Wilson, Marie Richardson

Class of 2018: Stacey Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley,

Zayani Sims

Class of 2019: Andrea Rander, Willie Williams, Adolph Tengen, Evelyn Ngeloh, Renee Hutchins

Board of Trustees

Class of 2017: Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant

Class of 2018: Andrew Mickens, Nathaniel Sims Jr.

Class of 2019: Celestine Brown, Juliane Tengen, Carole Woolfork

Leading us in Worship: Reverend John Molina-Moore

Liturgist: Deacon Rochelle Mickens

Music Director: Elder Herb Scott

Pianist: Elder Henry Jones

Music Worship Leader: Elder Herb Scott

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AUGUST 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2

3 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

4 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

5

Boy Scouts

6 COMMUNION

SUNDAY

9TH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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8 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girls Scouts

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10 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

11 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

12

Boy Scouts

13 10TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

SESSION MEETING

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15 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

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17 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

18 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

19

Boy Scouts

20 11TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

21

22 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

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24 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

25

Cub Scouts

26

Boy Scouts

27 12TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

28

29 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

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31 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

SEPTEMBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

2 Boy Scouts

3 COMMUNION

SUNDAY

13TH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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LABOR DAY

5 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girls Scouts

6 Sewing Circle

7 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

8 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

9 The Community

Biblical Dialogue

Boy Scouts

10 14TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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12 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

SESSION MEETING

13 Sewing Circle

14 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

15 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

16 Boy Scouts

17 15TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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19 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

20 Sewing Circle

21 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

22 Cub Scouts

23 Boy Scouts

24 16TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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26 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

27 Sewing Circle

28 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

29 Cub Scouts

30 Boy Scouts